Extraordinary result in Quebec

[orcenio]

I hate fptp. I hate it with all my might. I’ve written about it every election cycle.

@orcenio

Generally I have little faith in the Libs to stay true to any promises, but its not like this issue was a surprise to ‘the hoard’ as they did campaign on it. Also if Justin wants a grand ole legacy akin to his pa (CCoRaF) or Obama (Health Care), he needs to think towards the greater needs of the country over petty politics. Our democracy lacks serious legitimacy due to the outdated FPTP system. If the Grits are too scared of the ‘real change’ that an accurate proportional representation system brings (I favour MMP) then the adoption of a wishy-washy half-measure like the AV/STV would still be an improvement.

However Justin might not be the great leader/proponent of change that he makes himself out to be. He has the means/mandate, only time will tell.

Trudeau did not stick to his word. Good riddance to him. As for PSPP, Ruba Ghazal, the QS spokesperson, popped this exact question to him during one of the debates 2 weeks ago:

Ghazal: I want to ask Mr. Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, does he commit to, if he is elected October 5th as Premier, to change the voting system?

I got Mr. Éric Duhaime’s (Conservatives) commitment. We know that Madame Fréchette and the CAQ betrayed their word. When it comes to the Liberals, they’re never interested for partisan reasons. So I turn around now to Mr. Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon. Do you solemnly commit yourself, here to the people, to change the voting system?

PSPP: Yes.
Ghazal: Good.

We’ll see if he backtracks, but the QS have the power to prop his minority government up or let it fall. And let’s be honest. This parliamentary result is a travesty and a shame in representative democracy.